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Goat Reproduction Season Impacts Reproduction

Last Updated: October 24, 2011

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Since the early 1990s, a shortage of goat meat to satisfy the increasing demand in the United States has been reported. However, attempts to satisfy this demand have suffered due to the seasonal breeding of goats maintained in temperate latitudes. The normal breeding season for goats occurs from September through November when days are shorter extending into January. During the anestrous season, a small percentage of does show estrus and ovulation rate decreases. This means that there is a decreased ability for the doe to be bred outside of the regular breeding season, leading to limitations of a consistent supply of goat meat, milk and products throughout the year. Please see the links below for more information on the influence of daylength and others on reproduction as well as methods of inducing estrus during the non-breeding season.

Influence of Daylength

Other Influences

Out of Season Breeding

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